Paul’s Anguish Over Israel

9 I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying,^(A) my conscience confirms^(B) it through the Holy Spirit—

²³ I call God as my witness^(A)—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you^(B) that I did not return to Corinth.

³¹ The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever,^(A) knows^(B) that I am not lying.

⁸ God can testify^(A) how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

⁵ You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed^(A)—God is our witness.^(B)